The magnetic field of earth is due to

  • A

    Motion and distribution of some material in and outside the earth

  • B

    Interaction of cosmic rays with the current of earth

  • C

    A magnetic dipole buried at the centre of the earth

  • D

    Induction effect of the sun

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